Legal New EU report slams Ireland’s failure to reduce legal costsIreland has been criticised for not making progress in reducing legal costs
Business Policy holders still waiting to feel benefits of insurance reformsEighteen months on from the Judicial Council report, little progress has been made on the cost of business insurance, while motorists are waiting for greater cuts to their premiums
Waterford woman begins legal challenge to new personal injury award guidelinesBridget Delaney’s action questions the legal basis of the guidelines, which have resulted in damages awarded being reduced by 40 per cent
Insurers put ‘on notice’ over state support deductions to payouts Seán Fleming, the minister of state with responsibility for insurance at the Department of Finance, said he wanted insurers to know that the government was moving to address the issue
Claims and counterclaims: what stakeholders make of injury awards decisionThe proposed 50 per cent cut to injury awards means that continued delays in reducing premiums are highly likely to further damage the credibility of Irish insurers
Reduction in personal injury awards does not go far enough, businesses claimJudicial Council voted to reduce minor awards while raising rate for catastrophic injuries, but did not agree to the 80 per cent reduction sought by business owners
Decision to reduce personal injuries awards put on holdBusiness owners will be watching closely as Judicial Council will meet next month to consider proposed guidelines